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We will aggressively represent and defend you against any type of criminal charge in Massachusetts, including: District and Superior Courts for all Misdemeanors and Felonies, Juvenile Courts, the Appeals Court and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. We possess extensive experience in criminal defense in the Commonwealth, having extensively tried cases and argued appeals in all levels of the criminal courts.
Attorney Smith has also handled and argued appeals of major felony convictions including in cases ranging from misdemeanors to homicide. He has handled scores of appeals, many of which have made new law in Massachusetts. For instance, he argued the first racial-profiling automobile stops case to be decided by the state’s highest court, The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. This one of the very first such reported cases of its kind in the country to be litigated in any state’s highest court. He also argued to that same Court a seminal case pertaining to the constitutionality of the state’s sex offender registry board’s hearings process.
Our typical criminal cases regularly include, but are by no means limited to, the following:
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DUI, DWI, OUI, Drunk Driving (see below)
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Drug Crimes
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Possession
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Distribution, Sales, Trafficking, Manufacturing
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Violent Crimes
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Domestic Violence
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Assault & Battery
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Threats
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Murder / Homicide
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Restraining Orders (Domestic & Others)
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Violation of Order Charges
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Representation in the Original Restraining Order Case Itself
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Property Crimes
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Theft / Larceny
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Embezzlement
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Insurance Fraud
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Arson
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Breaking and Entering
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Fraud
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Forgery
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Shoplifting
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Destruction of Property
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Receiving Stolen Property
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Sex Crimes
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Rape
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Sexual & Indecent Assault & Battery
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Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
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Firearms Offenses
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Traffic Offenses
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Harassment
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Juvenile Delinquency
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Consequences of Criminal Convictions
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Sealing and Expunging records
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Immigration Consequences
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Licensing Consequences
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Appeals (Misdemeanor and Felony)
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Massachusetts Appeals Court
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Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
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Sentence Reduction
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Sex Offender Registry Hearings
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Wrongful Conviction Lawsuits
Drunk Driving (OUI, DUI, DWI)
In Massachusetts, operating a vehicle while under the influence (OUI) of alcohol or drugs is against the law and is taken very seriously in the District Courts. In recent years, it has become increasingly difficult for citizens charged with drunk driving to receive a fair trial due to growing public pressure to make the laws in this area more and more onerous.
Punishments, penalties and consequnces of OUI (drunk driving) convictions in Massachusetts include, but are not limited to:
• Jail time (including mandatory minimum jail sentences for certain subsequent offenders)
• Loss of drivers license
• Vehicle impounded
• Probation
• Court ordered driver alcohol education programs (and their associated expenses)
• Substantial fines and court fees
• Drastically increased insurance costs
However, a knowledgeable, tenacious and experienced criminal defense attorney can ensure your rights are not violated and help work to defeat, reduce or dismiss your charges. Please contact The Law Office of William S. Smith today for a complimentary case evaluation and consultation.
Call (774) 317-9287
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